Ahead Of Massive Rafale Deal, PM Modi Meets Diplomatic Advisor To French President Emmanuel Macron

India-France Ties: Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The meeting took place as it was reported that India will undertake the nearly Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France at the high-level Defense Ministry meeting scheduled to be held later this week.

According to the ANI report, Rafale fighter jets will be manufactured in India with around 30 percent indigenous content.

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I had the pleasure of meeting President Macron’s Diplomatic Advisor, Emmanuel Bonne.

He reaffirmed the strong and reliable India-France Strategic Partnership, marked by close cooperation in many areas. It is encouraging to see our collaboration expanding into innovation, technology and technology… pic.twitter.com/V9yEPcculA—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2026

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the strategic dialogue reviewed the entire spectrum of India-France cooperation, including security, defence, technology, space and civil nuclear energy. Both sides reiterated their commitment to enhance cooperation through joint development and innovation in line with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

The discussions also focused on the evolving geopolitical landscape and key regional and international issues of common concern, IANS reported.

Emphasizing the need for closer coordination, the MEA said India and France underlined the importance of strengthened cooperation to address emerging global security challenges and promote peace and stability.

India-France Rafale Agreement

Citing top defense sources, ANI reported that as per the proposal, the deal will also include around 12-18 Rafale jets to be purchased by the Indian Air Force in case of flight.

Following the high-level Defense Ministry meeting scheduled to be held in the next two to three days, the Indian side also wants France to ensure the integration of Indian weapons and other indigenous systems into French aircraft as part of the government-to-government agreement.

(with input from agencies)